Me too!!! I've LOVED rhubarb anything, but especially pie, since I was a kid and we had a couple of plants on the south side of our house in Golden, CO. When I bought my house, that was the first thing I planted. Being over 20 yo now, it's quite large and produces plenty. I make a mean crisp, along with cookies, muffins, compote......yummy stuff!! 😋
(If your brilliant sil feels compelled to share her pie recipe......🥧, I'd give it a try. )
Very interesting, especially the association of Sparta with communism. That's the first time I've ever seen it used for societies before the 19th Century. What form did it take in Sparta? Was is different that the Soviet version. The only socialist model I've experienced was the kibbutz. I dare say the kibbutz model defies the quote about communism inhibiting improvement. If anything, the kibbutz allowed individuals the time to pursue person interests such as art, athletics. And as a group, they worked together to build the infrastructure and thus the success of combined efforts toward agreed upon goals.
The Spartans were amazing, separating the boys from their parents at a young age and training them in a strict and harsh environment. Too much to cover in a note but very interesting. I may do an article on this as I too am quite interested in this. Of course the Stalinist version strayed quite a bit from the Spartan and even the Leninist model.
I stayed at a Kibbutz in the Galilee in the 1980’s. It was so interesting.
Thank you Jeanine. The Greek art made a magnificent leap beyond the Egyptian. And compared to the Medieval who would believe that Greek art was a thousand years older.
Thanks, as always, for sharing. Is that a rhubarb pie I spy? You missed my rhubarb cookies on Tues.
Yes~! Rhubarb Pie~! My favorite~! My sister in law Joan makes the best in the world, and this year it was even better~!
Me too!!! I've LOVED rhubarb anything, but especially pie, since I was a kid and we had a couple of plants on the south side of our house in Golden, CO. When I bought my house, that was the first thing I planted. Being over 20 yo now, it's quite large and produces plenty. I make a mean crisp, along with cookies, muffins, compote......yummy stuff!! 😋
(If your brilliant sil feels compelled to share her pie recipe......🥧, I'd give it a try. )
Safe travels my friend!!
Very interesting, especially the association of Sparta with communism. That's the first time I've ever seen it used for societies before the 19th Century. What form did it take in Sparta? Was is different that the Soviet version. The only socialist model I've experienced was the kibbutz. I dare say the kibbutz model defies the quote about communism inhibiting improvement. If anything, the kibbutz allowed individuals the time to pursue person interests such as art, athletics. And as a group, they worked together to build the infrastructure and thus the success of combined efforts toward agreed upon goals.
The Spartans were amazing, separating the boys from their parents at a young age and training them in a strict and harsh environment. Too much to cover in a note but very interesting. I may do an article on this as I too am quite interested in this. Of course the Stalinist version strayed quite a bit from the Spartan and even the Leninist model.
I stayed at a Kibbutz in the Galilee in the 1980’s. It was so interesting.
Thank you Sue!!!
I love all this history. The Attic vase is beautiful. Glad you are having fun pre-reading about your destination!! Happy Travels!
Thank you Jeanine. The Greek art made a magnificent leap beyond the Egyptian. And compared to the Medieval who would believe that Greek art was a thousand years older.
Sounds like a wonderful adventure and great that you can share it with family members-Enjoy!
Thanks Bob~!